Tag: neuroscience


  • The Mind-Body Link: Acupuncture Reshapes Migraine Relief

    Table of contents Overview The study produced a definitive result The Neural Blueprint of Pain Relief The Key to Connective Tissue Why This Matters for Personalized Medicine The Study at a Glance Conclusion Overview Medical experts have debated for many years whether acupuncture provides patients with benefits because of its physical effects or because it…

  • The Lonely Brain: How Isolation Causes Neurological Damage

    Table of contents Overview The “Social Hunger” Mechanism Theโ€‹โ€โ€‹โ€Œโ€โ€‹โ€โ€Œ Hyper-Vigilant Amygdala: A World Turned Hostile The Shrinking Hippocampus: Memory and Learning Under Fire Theโ€‹โ€โ€‹โ€Œโ€โ€‹โ€โ€Œ Prefrontal Cortex: Losing the “CEO.”ย  The Biological Fallout: Cortisol and “Inflammaging” The Sleep Paradox: “Watchman’s Sleep” Can the Brain Heal? Conclusion Overview The ancient world saw social isolation lead to death…

  • Neural Correlates of Psychosis in Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Treatment

    Table of contents Introduction Microstructure of White Matterโ€‚in Bipolar Disorder The neural mechanism of whiteโ€‚matter change Closing Remarksโ€‚and Future Directions Futureโ€‚directions for research include: Conclusion References: Introduction Bipolar disorder (BD) is a complex mental health condition characterized by episodes of debilitating mood swings and cognitive impairment, andโ€‚in some cases, psychosis. Having a lifetime prevalence of…